Paignton to Swindon by train

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Overview: trains from Paignton to Swindon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Paignton to Swindon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:40 View journey
Last train 17:05 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 2hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 177
Trains / day 2 View all
Cheapest journey US$44.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 52m
Train operators 4

Travelling from Paignton to Swindon by train

Considering a train trip from Paignton to Swindon? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Paignton and Swindon: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$44.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Paignton to Swindon departure timetable

On this route, 2 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Paignton at 07:40 and the last leaving at 11:32 during the week.

For weekend travel to Swindon, the earliest departure is at 09:18 and the last one is at 17:05. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Average train travel time from Paignton to Swindon

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 38 minutes, travelling a total distance of 177 kilometres.

How far in advance Paignton and Swindon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Paignton and Swindon are available 3 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Paignton to Swindon travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Swindon.

FAQs about the train journey from Paignton to Swindon

Want to know more about your journey from Paignton to Swindon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Paignton and Swindon spans 177 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.